Newsletter 15/03/2016 Page. 1

Beaufort

Primary School

Newsletter

8th March, 2016

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Marley and Charlie during and after their triathlon. Great effort boys. Photos and story curtesy of Tanya Sutherland

SCHOOL COUNCIL MEETING - Annual General Meeting

TUESDAY 22ND MARCH, 7.30pm

SKIPTON TRIATHLON

The Skipton Triathlon was held on the 6th of March. Siblings Bella and Charlie Chandler and brothers Cooper and Marley Sutherland each covered all three legs (swimming, riding and running). Marley competed in the U8s, swimming 50 m, cycling 1 km and running 700 meters. Charlie and Cooper competed in the U10, swimming 150 metres, cycling 1.5 km and running 1 km. Bella competed in the U14s, swimming 300 metres, cycling 4 kms and running 1.5 km. A great effort from all.

From the Principal

I hope you all enjoyed your long weekend and the beautiful weather it provided us. Just a reminder that we only have 2 short weeks left of school this term before our Term 1 holidays commence. Teachers are currently working on the students Mid Semester Reports and these will be coming home on the first Thursday of Term 2. Teachers will indicated whether a Parent / Teacher interview is requests at that time. Formal academic reports and interviews will be completed at the end of Term 2.

On Friday all students had their school photos taken. If you did not order these on the day, and still wish to order, you can stop by MSP Photography in Ballarat to place your order or contact them on 5333 5577.

Today our Grade 6 students had their first Year 7 transition day at the Secondary College. By all accounts, students had a lovely day.

Next week we have a number of students participating in the Interschool Athletics Carnival at Llamberis. Miss Feely is currently finalising the team and permission notes will be sent home this week.

On Thursday 4/5R and 5/6R are heading off to EarthEd where they will be learning about Chemical Changes.

Throughout this term, the teachers have been focusing on different areas of teaching and learning, with a specific focus on Mathematics. This week Fiona Ross, our Lead Teacher, will be observing / coaching the staff during their teaching of Mathematics, focusing on particular goals and development. Coaching is one of Fiona’s major

A BEAUTIFUL PLACE TO LEARN

roles as a Lead Teacher in the school and I am sure the staff will fully benefit from her expertise in this area.

Around 20 students enjoyed the Come and Try Taekwondo session last Wednesday after school. Master Doug will be starting regular lessons next term for students on a Wednesday night. For further information please contact 0419 890 997.

This is the last week to return your application for Drought Support Funding. All students are entitled to apply for this funding. Please return signed formed to Leonie by Friday.

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WHAT’S ON IN MARCH

Tuesday 15th March Year 6 - Come and try Beaufort Secondary College for the day

Wednesday 16th March Nude Food NO PREPS

Thursday 17th March 5/6 Excursion to EarthEd Year 6 - Parent Information session for Year 7 2017, 7pm BSC Library

Friday 18th March Breakfast Club Drought Assistance Application Due

Monday 21st March District Athletics at Llanberis

Tuesday 22nd March Grade 6 Jumper & T-Shirt orders are Due School Council—AGM

Wednesday 23rd March Nude Food

NO PREPS FAMILY PICNIC 5.00 start

Thursday 24th March Last day of Term 1—2.30pm dismissal

CRAZY HAIR DAY FRIDAY 18th March

Students are encouraged to style or colour their hair for school on

this day. COIN DONATION APPRECIATED

All money raised goes to the Leukaemia Foundation

Please note, this is not a casual dress day and all colouring of hair must be done at home

Starts Date: 15/4/2016 Time: 5.00pm-6.15pm BEAUFORT FOOTBALL OVAL To register got to;

www.aflauskick.com.au

FINAL WEEKS TO JOIN THE FOOTY TIPPING COMP

SETTING UP YOUR FOOTY TIPPING ACCOUNT

Log on to www.footytips.com.au

Click on ‘I want to join a competition’ and search for BeaufortPS.

It will ask for a password - BSP60 and click join comp

Create an account by clicking on JOIN and fill-ing in all the details.

Once you have completed these steps, you will be right to start tipping.

Money ($5 per tipper or $10 per family) is due to the office by the end of round 5.

NO CANTEEN

THURSDAY 24th MARCH

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A NOTE FROM OUR TEACHERS 4/5 and 5/6 permission forms for EarthEd

were sent home last week. Please return these ASAP.

Grade 6 T-Shirt and Jumper are currently being organised. If your child is ordering these items, please return your form and payment by Tuesday 22nd March.

The school has received notification that Head Lice is currently being treated on some students. Please ensure you are regularly checking and treating your child for head lice. Without everyone doing this, it makes it very hard to eliminate head lice across the school

Please ensure your child’s clothing is well labelled, especially jumpers. The Lost Property box is filling up very quickly with jumpers. If your child has lost theirs, please come and check the box.

The school is looking for some donations of hay bails and wooden pallets. If you are able to assist with this, please come and see Tameeka

POSITIVE BEHAVIOUR SUPPORT

At Beaufort Primary School, we are developing our Positive Behaviour Support (PBS) program . This pro-gram helps schools to create positive learning environments be developing proactive whole school sys-tems to define, teach and support appropriate student behaviour.

PBS places a major focus on prevention and the following key elements help to create a safe, positive and productive learning environment;

Clearly defined and taught behaviour expectations

Consistent and frequent knowledge of appropriate behaviour

Constructive and specifically addressing problem behaviour

Effective use of behaviour data to assess and inform decision making

Beaufort Primary School

Family Picnic Wednesday 23rd March

5.00pm Start

All families and community members are invited along to participate in an evening of fun and games ran by Kelly Sports. The evening will be held on the grassed areas around the basketball/soccer courts. Throughout the day, all student will participate in various activities, all part of the Kelly Sports Program. During the evening picnic, Kelly Sports team members will ran a variety of different family friendly activi-ties for all members to participate in.

Please bring along a picnic dinner and chairs/blanket to sit on.

Due to this being an out of school hours event, all students must be accompanied by an adult.

This is an alcohol and smoke free event.

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Beaufort Primary School

Parents and Friends

Beaufort Primary School Parents and Friends is a group of par-ents who work together to contribute to the wellbeing of all the school community and to encourage participation by par-ents in school life & the education of their children.

Two P&F representatives currently sit on the School Council.

The most important function of the P&F is fundraising. These funds are then used to contribute to the school in many ways via new equipment (e.g. P&F fundraising has made possible the installation of the new playground at the school, with the second phase of the playground project to be completed mid-year), IT equipment, educational supplies, subsidised excur-sions , camps, events and sporting activities, as well as many basics like hats for new students. Without an active fundrais-ing team there would be a significant impact on the school community.

Parents and Friends can only operate with the support from families at the school. The group currently meets once a month, dates and times are advertised in the newsletter.

HAVE YOUR SAY… PARENT AND FRIENDS Parents and Friends are seeking your feedback on the structure or P&F at Beaufort Primary School. They are seeking your feedback on the current structure, potential fundraising ideas and col-lecting names of interested people who wish to be part of this group. To take part in this survey, please log on to https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/595WGWK

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